Activity calendar
It’s that time of the year and the festivities have begun! Here’s our very own advent calendar with a twist. Whether you’ll be enjoying the festive season in Leicester, or from further afield we have many activities for you to enjoy – let out your creative side and stay connected. We know this may be a difficult time of year for you: visit our Here for You pages for where you can get support.
If you find yourself alone and in Leicester this Christmas, or had to change your travel plans:
- Have a hot drink and a chat with our Res Life team at The City or The Village, whether you live in halls of accommodation or private accommodation.
- If you are alone and in private accommodation, you can have Christmas dinner and take part in social events, in line with Government guidelines, at The City or The Village. Book by emailing accommodation@le.ac.uk or calling 0116 252 2428.
- See the Living Well Alone Project for tips and resources if you're spending Christmas alone.
Tuesday 22 December
- 10.00am - 3.00pm: Online Scavenger Hunt (clue 12)
- 4.00pm: Online Scavenger Hunt winner announced!
- 8.00pm - 9.00pm: Let's Get Cooking
Wednesday 23 December
- From 8.00pm: Wildcard Wednesdays
Thursday 24 December
- 8.00pm - 9.00pm: Festive Bake and Decorate
Friday 25 December
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Any time: tips from Samaritans if you’re finding things hard this Christmas
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Any time: advice and resources from Mind about if your Christmas has been affected by coronavirus, especially if you are spending it alone.
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All day: started by Sarah Millican, use #JoinIn on Twitter on Christmas Day for chat and company.
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Any time: Listen to your favourite Christmas stories such as Elmer’s Christmas, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Mog’s Christmas.
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Any time: Christmas carol quiz
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All day: virtual carol service
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9.00am-9.30pm: Christmas activities throughout the day including virtual walk, games, The Queen’s Speech, wreath making and sing-a-long
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From 10.00am: Online Christmas morning celebration from Stoneygate Baptist Church.
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From 10.30am: Livestreamed Christmas morning service from Leicester Cathedral, including carols.
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8.00pm - 9.00pm: The Christmas Day Instagram quiz with prizes to be won
Saturday 26 December
Sunday 27 December
- From 8.00pm: Netflix Party
Monday 28 December
- From 8.00pm: Online Video Games Night
- Various: Edinburgh’s Hogmanay goes online with free online shows between Monday 28 December and Friday 1 January.
Tuesday 29 December
Wednesday 30 December
- From 8.00pm: Wildcard Wednesdays
Thursday 31 December
- 8.00pm - 9.00pm: The New Year's Eve Instagram quiz with prizes to be won
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Anytime: Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, if you need to talk. Call 116 123 for free.
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12.00pm-00.15am: mindful New Year’s Eve experience
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8.00pm-1.00am: Rave to the Moon virtual livestream rave-a-thon to raise money for any charity you believe in, from your home.
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10.25pm-11.10pm: Synth superstar Jean-Michel Jarre live from Notre-Dame
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From 11.00pm: Live stream of performances from New York’s Times Square.
Friday 1 January
- All day: What's your new year's resolution?
- From 8.00pm: Netflix Party
- From 7.00am: Steve Aoki headlines a New Year party from Los Angeles’ Grand Park.
Saturday 2 January
- All day: Join the Zumba craze!
Sunday 3 January
- All day: Share your acts of kindness
Monday 4 January
- From 8.00pm: Online Video Games Night
Tuesday 5 January
- 8.00pm - 9.00pm: Let's Get Cooking
Thursday 7 January
- 1.00pm - 1.30pm: Healthy recipes with Emily Ventura, author and Public Health Nutritionist
- 8.00pm - 9.00pm: Bake and Decorate
Friday 8 January
- 8.00pm - 9.00pm: The BIG Instagram quiz